September 2018
SGA expresses concerns about MUC operation hours
Doug Wagner, director of the Muenster University Center (MUC) and Student Programming made an appearance at the Student Government Association’s (SGA) weekly meeting Tuesday night to discuss the new MUC hours. Starting at the beginning of this semester, the MUC cutback its hours and now closes at midnight. Wagner offered SGA clarifications on the new […]
West Nile virus affects community
Students and community members have been diagnosed with the West Nile virus, a mosquito-born virus. Although Sanford Vermillion did not provide exact numbers, they confirmed there has been more than one case. The community has been taking precautions with mosquito spraying and the student affected gave insight on how to keep safe. Bradie Timmons, a […]
Player of the Pack: Jack Coker
Jack Coker is a sophomore business major from Cedar Rapids, Iowa, a defensive lineman on the football team and a thrower on the track & field team. Austin Lammers: Which uniform combination is your favorite? Jack Coker: I think the all-white uniforms look really cool and I like the feel of them. AL: Do you have […]
New national campus sexual misconduct rules in the works
United States Secretary of Education Betsy DeVos has proposed new campus sexual assault policies that, if implemented, will impact USD. According to the New York Times, the new rules would strengthen the rights of students accused of assault, harassment or rape, reduce the liability of higher education institutions and encourage more support for victims from […]
Women’s golf tops field at Loyola Fall Invitational
USD women’s golf team brought home their first tournament victory since 2014, winning the Loyola Fall Invitational at Flossmoor Country Club by 28 strokes on Tuesday. The Coyotes tallied 912 strokes (+48) over three rounds, recording consistent scores of 304, 305 and 303. Drake and Loyola totaled 940 shots (+76) each to tie for second […]
Coyote tennis wins singles at Drake Invitational
USD tennis started its preseason with two singles wins, and a second and fifth place in doubles at the Drake Invitational last weekend. Sophomore Habiba Aly and junior Nanette Nylund each won their singles competitions in the tournament. Aly secured her first two wins posting a (7-5, 6-0,) and (6-3, 7-6 (4)) set matches against […]
STC, DiME team up to advocate for diversity in the Theatre Department
The Student Theatre Cooperative (STC) at USD’s theatre department and the Diversity in Media & Entertainment Organization (DiME) are working together to create an atmosphere of diversity and inclusiveness in the department. Following problems with a lack of female roles in the past, the two student organizations hope to address the issue of diversity. This […]
Cummings accepts Native American Student Services director position, ICARE program coordinator search begins
A search committee has formed to fill Marisa Cummings’ former position of ICARE program coordinator. Cummings accepted the position of director of Native American Student Services over the summer. The position was previously held by Gene Thin Elk. The committee includes Alyssa Fothergill, Deborah Dodge, Bridget Diamond-Welch, Michele Turner and Kim Grieve. They posted an […]
New embroidery, engraving shop welcomes students back to campus
Think Thread and Ink, a storefront new to the Vermillion community last February, is welcoming students’ return to campus with new student organization collaborations, more USD gear and increased awareness to students. The store provides screen printing and embroidery, signs and banners, and awards engraving. The store is located at 106 E. Main St. in […]
Women’s cross country takes second at Woody Greeno Invitational
The women’s cross country team placed second among 21 teams at Nebraska’s Woody Greeno Invitational in Lincoln, Neb. on Saturday. Defending champions of the invitational the last two years, the Coyotes ran to a 96 point second place finish, one spot behind #12 Michigan at 20 points. Senior Megan Billington was USD’s top finisher, taking […]